The first Royal Enfield motorcycle was made in 1901, and production continues today. The story began in the Industrial Revolution in Britain and was later taken up on the Indian subcontinent. Along the way, the company has produced one of the most iconic models in...
One of America's finest motorcycling pioneers, Indian rapidly built a reputation for quality and performance second to none. Although the company survived the Depression, strong competition in the postwar years led to production ceasing in 1953. However, a recent takeover promises to revitalize a marque...
Enzo Ferrari forged his reputation on the race track before becoming a car manufacturer in 1940, so it is no surprise that the marque founded by the fiery Italian has the most successful record in Formula 1. As well as being a major name in...
With origins that lie in the Japanese silk industry, Suzuki grew into a world-renowned maker of motorcycles and cars. It has proved expert in producing small, low-cost cars, 4x4s, and commercial vehicles with a global appeal. The marque is now expanding its range into larger,...
A string of legendary road and race cars has borne the name of Ferdinand Porsche, one of the 20th century's finest automotive engineers. The marque he founded has been synonymous with performance cars since the 1950s, and its most famous product, the Porsche 911, has...
With 7.8 million cars and trucks rolling off the production line in 2009, Toyota is the world's largest vehicle producer. A pioneer of hybrid technology, this Japanese marque prides itself on quality and innovation. Its range extends from tiny economy cars through state-of-the-art sports and...
Peugeot can rightfully claim to be among the oldest car manufacturers still in existence. In business long before the advent of the automobile, Peugeot has been making cars for more than a century. A giant of the industry, it remains one of the world's largest...
Through innovation, technical excellence, and competition-led promotion, Audi has become a giant of the motor industry. Yet this now-famous German name was dormant for around 20 years after World War II. Since finding a home under the Volkswagen umbrella, Audi has come to epitomize Germany's...
Volkswagen began in 1937 with the humble Beetle, which went on to become the best-selling car of all time. Since then, Volkswagen has grown into Europe’s largest automotive group, with a diverse range of products and brands-from the mass-market Skoda and \ SEAT to luxury...
Originating in the Italian city of Milan a century ago, the Alfa Romeo marque conjures up images of sophisticated road cars and legendary competition success. In the 1930s Alfa Romeo’s racers were the finest in the world and provided the foundation for a wealth of...